Way to destroy the divisional rival. At this point, I wouldn't give more than Orlov and a second for Iginla (and I'd think about this one as well). See: Ribeiro traded for Eakin and a second.
What about this:
Iginla for
Stan Galiev
Third round 2013
Second round 2014 if Iginla re-signs

Way to destroy the divisional rival. At this point, I wouldn't give more than Orlov and a second for Iginla (and I'd think about this one as well). See: Ribeiro traded for Eakin and a second.
What about this:
Iginla for
Stan Galiev
Third round 2013
Second round 2014 if Iginla re-signs

Yes, I'm sure the Flames are going to trade Iginla for what is essentially two 3rd round picks.

Yes, I'm sure the Flames are going to trade Iginla for what is essentially two 3rd round picks.

Stan Galiev was expected to go in the 2nd round and some even put him as a late first.
Pronman placed him over Holtby in the Caps rankings this summer. 29th in overall rankings. Of all Flames prospects only Bartschi is higher. Are you still sure?

In the OP Washington is giving up too much... while in the second proposal Washington is giving up too little. Find some middle ground there and I'm sure you'll be on your way to making a great proposal.

How about taking out Forsberg and Laich and add in a 2nd rounder and a conditional 1st the season after if Iggy resigns with Washington and another conditional 2nd if washington goes to the SC finals? Imagine Iggy and Ovechkin on a line? S-I-C-K.

Stan Galiev was expected to go in the 2nd round and some even put him as a late first.
Pronman placed him over Holtby in the Caps rankings this summer. 29th in overall rankings. Of all Flames prospects only Bartschi is higher. Are you still sure?

Pronman vastly overrates Russians, as can be seen by his other rankings.

Galiev is not the player Flames are looking for in return for Iginla. Just think about it.

Just a memo for anybody creating the Caps proposals.
We are not moving Kuznetsov just because he won't come until 2014.
We are not moving Alzner just because he barely has double digits in points and you think he is a bust.
We are not moving Laich for anything. Trading Laich we need to make sure that we find the long-term 2nd line winger solution.
We are not moving Filip Forsberg. This needs no explanation.

Iginla is now 35. He was one of the best players in the NHL but now, he is barely a first liner. I am sure Washington would want Iggy on Ovie and Backstrom's wing but for Forsberg, Orlov, Laich and a 1st?

Forsberg was supposed to be a top 5 pick all year.
Orlov is the best of Washington's defensive prospects.
Laich is a leader and great 2-way player.
A first round pick in this years draft will definetely get you a great prospect.

I say WAY TOO MUCH!

Maybe Galiev, Laich and a 2nd round pick with a conditionel 3rd if Iginla signs. I may be giving a bit too little but I know Forsberg, Orlov and Kuznetsov are going nowhere.

Iggy will bring a solid return at the deadline, if he decides he wants a run at the cup. I could see even a biding war situation happening between 4 or 5 teams, in the right situation. Probably return at least a very good prospect and a late 1st at the very least. I really don't see him being moved tbh.

when putting together a deal, its always good to consider what players on a given team are locked in for the long term. core. and...what players are excess.

iginla would be a rental. lets say he was traded at or near the trade deadline, which is realistic. what would a team give up for a 35 year old pending ufa?

i doubt seriously that a team would trade a core forward like brooks laich for a rental. orlov would be a top 6 defenseman on a entry level deal with top 4 expectations. fosberg and a 1st? i could see that. beyond that? not a chance.

when putting together a deal, its always good to consider what players on a given team are locked in for the long term. core. and...what players are excess.

iginla would be a rental. lets say he was traded at or near the trade deadline, which is realistic. what would a team give up for a 35 year old pending ufa?

i doubt seriously that a team would trade a core forward like brooks laich for a rental. orlov would be a top 6 defenseman on a entry level deal with top 4 expectations. fosberg and a 1st? i could see that. beyond that? not a chance.

Can't see Forsberg being moved. Top-20 prospects in all hockey are not moved for rentals.

Just a memo for anybody creating the Caps proposals.
We are not moving Kuznetsov just because he won't come until 2014.
We are not moving Alzner just because he barely has double digits in points and you think he is a bust.
We are not moving Laich for anything. Trading Laich we need to make sure that we find the long-term 2nd line winger solution.
We are not moving Filip Forsberg. This needs no explanation.

Iginla is now 35. He was one of the best players in the NHL but now, he is barely a first liner. I am sure Washington would want Iggy on Ovie and Backstrom's wing but for Forsberg, Orlov, Laich and a 1st?

Forsberg was supposed to be a top 5 pick all year.
Orlov is the best of Washington's defensive prospects.
Laich is a leader and great 2-way player.
A first round pick in this years draft will definetely get you a great prospect.

I say WAY TOO MUCH!

Maybe Galiev, Laich and a 2nd round pick with a conditionel 3rd if Iginla signs. I may be giving a bit too little but I know Forsberg, Orlov and Kuznetsov are going nowhere.